For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in 50315, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 50315, IA are Jackson Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 50315 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50315, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50315, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
50315, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Gr: K-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Orchard Place School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50315, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50315, IA include Jackson Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50315?
2 public preschools are located in 50315.
What is the racial composition of students in 50315?
50315 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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